Beulah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beulah

Girl #5,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"married, belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English African American Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,087
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beu, Lou, Lula

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Beulah Rank #5,087
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5087 for Beulah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beulah ___

  • Beulah Mae
  • Beulah Grace
  • Beulah Pearl
  • Beulah Ruth
  • Beulah Jean
  • Beulah Faye

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beulah

Zelda Hazel Pearl Myrtle Jasper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beulah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beulah at #5087 in the United States.

What do Beulah and James mean?

Beulah means "married, belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beulah and James boy or girl names?

Beulah is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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